Laboratory Technician II

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, under contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Laboratory Technician II in the Coralville, Iowa facility. The position is to contribute to the Environmental Microbiology section of the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL). Within a high-volume, fast-paced environmental laboratory, under direct supervision, performs technical and allied duties related to the function of an accredited laboratory.

Requirements

Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I, or equivalent level experience
Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification
Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping.
Basic environmental lab testing experience (e.g., water or other environmental testing) in high throughput lab setting.
Basic familiarity with state and federal environmental testing regulations.

Responsibilities

Performs technical and allied duties related to the function of an accredited laboratory within a high-volume, fast-paced environmental laboratory, under direct supervision.